Overview
- Politico, citing an EU diplomat, reports the U.S. told G7 finance chiefs it will scale back aid to Ukraine once final tranches are paid on the 2024 G7 loan financed by income from frozen Russian assets.
- Negotiators are weighing limits on the size of Ukraine’s armed forces, with Washington Post reporting potential allowances for additional internal units such as a national guard beyond a nominal cap and noting Kyiv’s resistance to constitutional constraints.
- The Telegraph reports Ukrainian negotiators have not ruled out ceding territory in Donbass if Russia makes reciprocal concessions, though Zelensky has publicly rejected territorial concessions this week and U.S. security guarantees remain unresolved.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said any confiscation of Russian assets would not go unanswered, following Euroclear’s warning that a reparations-style loan for Ukraine using those assets poses financial‑stability risks.
- Zelensky said Ukraine could be ready for a presidential vote within 60–90 days if the U.S. and Europe provide election security, as U.S. envoys continue consultations on a multi‑point settlement plan discussed with Moscow.